Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
At Houston Methodist, the Application Developer position analyzes, implements, tests, and maintains mobile, standalone or Internet/Intranet applications offered by the department, as directed by management. Responsible for the implementation of security and the performance monitoring of applications. Reviews and redesigns existing applications as needed, implements new applications with database and inter-system connectivity. Assists in the installation, configuration, testing, and file management of existing applications. Works in conjunction with other team members in the development of software with emphasis on programming, testing, and implementation of applications across varied layers and platforms. Assists Sr. Developers, User Experience Designers, and Technical Leads in developing the architecture, design, and implementation of software applications.
Required Skills
5 years developing enterprise applications
3 years developing web applications with ASP.NET MVC C#
REST, Web-API services
HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Source Code Management
Preferred Skills
Content Management Systems (CMS), Sitecore preferred
Bootstrap
JQuery
Azure Devops or Git
AWS/Azure
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.
PEOPLE - 25 %
Ability to work with team members within the assigned project, and/or department effort. (EF)
Strong oral and written communication skills. Must properly engage and interface with all stakeholders within or outside the organization. (EF)
Foster relationships and engage in regular communications within the department, IT and the organization at large. (EF)
Assist in the design and implementation of application layers.
SERVICE - 20%
Respond promptly to internal and external customer requests. (EF)
Strive to meet and exceed patients' and coworkers' expectations.
Work alongside team members in achieving standards set by management in order to achieve high quality of software produced.
QUALITY/SAFETY - 35 %
Ability to develop applications that utilize set standards to ensure the highest quality. (EF)
Ensure written software is tested and meets the expectations of the stakeholder per previously discussed and accepted requirements. (EF)
Execute daily, iteration and project level tasks on time and within committed timeframes. (EF)
FINANCE - 5 %
Utilize department resources and supplies effectively. (EF)
Identify cost saving or revenue opportunities. (EF
Manage time effectively to meet established and committed deadlines. (EF)
GROWTH/INNOVATION - 15 %
Pursue knowledge of new technologies and methodologies that improve productivity, workflow, production, efficiency, and effectiveness. (EF)
Seek out innovative technologies that provide solutions to new ideas, trends, and concepts. (EF)
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS or similar.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Four years developing or supporting software applications
Healthcare industry experience preferred
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
MCSD or other pertinent certification desired
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
Demonstrated ability to achieve results under limited supervision.
Ability to effectively participate in multiple, competing, high-priority projects with varying deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.
Ability to think analytically with strong problem solving skills.
Web Skills:
HTML & CSS
ASP.NET / C#
MVC
JQuery
Web Services, REST preferred
Bootstrap preferred
Database systems such as SQL Server and Oracle
Sitecore skills: Sitecore version eight or newer and Coveo Serach Engine skill preferred
Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and information.
Ability to interact effectively with individuals from different countries and cultures, with a sensitivity to cultural diversity.
Ability to organize workload for effective implementation of multiple concurrent projects.
Motivated self starter with initiative.
Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Experience with software modeling tools like MS Visio a plus
Xamarin, Native Android or IOS mobile development experience preferred
.Net / Web API and Responsive Web Design experience preferred.
Third Party Library Integration and Restful Services preferred
Writing unit tests, preferable with XCTest or Junit preferred.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Attire
Yes/No
Uniform
No
Scrubs
No
Business professional
Yes
Other (dept approved)
No
On-Call*
Yes, on a regular basis (for Non-Exempt or Exempt jobs)
Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Event, etc) regardless of selection above.
Travel**
May require travel within
No
Houston Metropolitan area
May require travel outside
No
of Houston Metropolitan area
**Travel specifications may vary by department.
Please note any other special considerations to this job: _________________________
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.